Rhode Island Parent Information Network (RIPIN)Our mission is to assist individuals, parents, families and children to achieve their goals for health, educational, and socio-economic well being by providing information, education, training, support and advocacy for person/family centered care and systems change.http://www.ripin.org/workshops.html

HEALTHCARE CAREER ORIENTATION TRAINING Connecting for Children and Families (401) 766-3384 to register for a free information session. Information sessions are held on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s at 3:00 pm at Chaplin Perez Center, 37 Center Street, Woonsocket . Call immediately for available dates! 12-week program (9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Monday – Friday, 5/19-8/8/14) Includes a 5-week internship at a partner healthcare facility Training includes preparation for entry-level healthcare jobs:CPR,First Aid, customer service, medical terminology, job searchmethods, resume writing, interviewing skills, individualized job placement assistance, education assistance and career advancement coaching PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Rhode Island resident and authorized to work in the U.S. At least 18 years of age High School Diploma or GED 8th grade English proficiency Pass a BCI (Criminal Background Check)